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Subtract 3/24 from 32/12

1^st number: 2 8/12, 2^nd number: 3/24

32/12 - 3/24 is 61/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   32/12 = 32 × 2/12 × 2 = 64/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/24 - 3/24 = 64 - 3/24 = 61/24
5. In mixed form: 213/24

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